An Accelerated BSN Can Make YOU a Nurse in Less Than 2 Years!
An Accelerated BSN program is a curriculum for those individuals that already have a Bachelors degree in some other subject—any other subject!If that is you, and you want to become a nurse fast, keep reading!
These types of programs are also known as fast track nursing programs. This is not to say that these programs are easy to do. Actually quite the opposite is true.
These programs are designed to get you in, get you out, and get you working. For that reason they are intense. You will be cramming in information that usually takes 2-4 years into 11-18 months. Go ahead and forget about that summer vacation.
Are you still reading? Ok, sorry not trying to scare you!
Due to the strenuous nature of Accelerated BSN programs, you will need to possess a few qualities if you want to apply. I think (and what do I know really?) that you should: - Really want to be a nurse! This is not for those who aren’t real sure.
- You need to know how you will be supported or support yourself financially. Working full-time is almost impossible with these programs. As you will not have a full time job remember to calculate the costs of associated with things like health insurance.
- Know if you have ALL the prerequisites required with your first degree. Did you take statistics? If not, you may need it!
- Don’t forget that your application will need to be competitive considering the nursing shortage…beef up that application where ever you can!
If you think this program is still for you, please see the link below for schools in your area. I think these are great programs for those who know that nursing is in there future, but have already done the work of a Bachelors degree previously.
Here is a list from the fall of 2010 of Accelerated BSN programs in the United States! (List from the AACN) Click here to go to the home page

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